Compaq Deskpro 2000 Software Reference Guide for the Compaq Deskpro Family of - Page 40

Fault Notification and Recovery Fault Notification and Recovery features combine innovative hardware and software technology to prevent the loss of critical data and minimize unplanned downtime. When a fault occurs, the computer displays a Local Alert message containing a description of the fault and any recommended actions. You can then view current system health by using Compaq Insight Personal Edition. If the computer is connected to a network managed by Compaq Insight Manager or other SNMP-based management products from Compaq Management Solutions Partners, the computer also sends a fault notice to the network management application. Pentium II Fault Prediction and Prefailure Warranty When the processor encounters an excessive number of error checking and correcting (ECC) cache memory errors, the computer displays a Local Alert Message. This message contains detailed information about the faulty processor, allowing your to take action before you experience noncorrectable cache memory errors. The Prefailure Warranty allows you to replace these processors, free of charge, before they actually fail. Processors with ECC cache memory are available on select Compaq personal computers. SMART Hard Drive Fault Prediction The SMART hard drive monitors hard drive activity to predict failures and, in some cases, fix faults before failures occur. Fault prediction and failure indication parameters, such as abnormal variations in spinup and seek times, or non-correctable read and write errors, are tracked to determine the hard drive condition. Should these errors become significant, the computer displays a warning message. The warning gives you time to back up the hard drive and replace it prior to experiencing downtime or loss of data. The Prefailure Warranty for SMART hard drives allows you to replace these drives, free of charge, before the drives fail. Software Reference Guide 3-13